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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.71, 368.23 and 91.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.71, 368.23 and 91.49 is: 137.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.71 : 368.23 = 91.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.71/368.23 = 91.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.71x = 368.23 × 91.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.71x = 33,689.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,689.36/245.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.11

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